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The Hammer

  • 2023
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.8K
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The Hammer (2023)
Kim Wheeler, an attorney who is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.
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Attorney Kim Wheeler is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local broth... Read allAttorney Kim Wheeler is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.Attorney Kim Wheeler is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.

  • Director
    • Jeff Beesley
  • Writers
    • Karen Wyscarver
    • Sanford Golden
  • Stars
    • Reba McEntire
    • Kay Shioma Metchie
    • Rex Linn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Beesley
    • Writers
      • Karen Wyscarver
      • Sanford Golden
    • Stars
      • Reba McEntire
      • Kay Shioma Metchie
      • Rex Linn
    • 38User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Reba McEntire
    Reba McEntire
    • Kim Wheeler
    Kay Shioma Metchie
    Kay Shioma Metchie
    • Vicky
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Bart Crawford
    Melissa Peterman
    Melissa Peterman
    • Kris
    Jill Morrison
    Jill Morrison
    • Jo
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Judge Carpenter
    Primo Allon
    Primo Allon
    • Vance
    Kate Ely
    Kate Ely
    • Eileen
    Matty Finochio
    Matty Finochio
    • Ellis Dinkins
    Matt Kennedy
    Matt Kennedy
    • Deputy Wayne
    Garfield Wilson
    Garfield Wilson
    • Goodlander
    Toby Marks
    Toby Marks
    • Angel
    Amy Reid
    Amy Reid
    • Dottie
    John C. MacDonald
    John C. MacDonald
    • Leo Stevenson
    Candyce Weir
    Candyce Weir
    • Charlene
    Vanesa Tomasino
    Vanesa Tomasino
    • Melba
    Nikki Bryce
    Nikki Bryce
    • Mae
    Aaron Paul Stewart
    Aaron Paul Stewart
    • Langdon
    • Director
      • Jeff Beesley
    • Writers
      • Karen Wyscarver
      • Sanford Golden
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    10danielkingston

    More!

    When I first saw the trailer I didn't realise it was for a film, it felt like was going to be a series and I was really disappointed to find out it was a one off (even more so now I've watched it)

    All I can say is I want more!! Please make this into a series, I need more Kim Wheeler and the rest of the cast. There's so much potential for character development and stories and the character dynamics that felt very natural just anchored everything together.

    Something else that really stood out was the natural humour that flower throughout the whole film, compared to the usual forced humour in US exports.

    Brilliant film, but now I want more.
    10shelliej-43903

    This needs to be a series!

    Bravo! This is amazing and it definitely would make a great series. Something to think about lifetime. This shows how life can be challenging but there are actual individuals in this world that want to make it a great place. All the characters were perfect, It brings a good balance between suspense and comedy together making it the perfect mixer of entertainment. In all honesty, I couldn't get enough of it, wanting to binge watch more than one episode. I was rather disappointed to learn that it was not a series! I believe Reba did an excellent job in this movie along with the other characters.
    9stephenebrowe

    Should be a series!

    Loved this movie. Always been a fan of Reba and she didn't disappoint. The rest of the cast was excellent. The movie really was written like it was a pilot episode for a series. When I first heard about Reba starring in The Hammer I just assumed it was a series and was surprised to find out it was a movie. I really hope that it becomes a series on a network or a series of movies.

    It would really be a shame to be a one of movie because the characters were great and there is a built in fan base having Reba as the lead.

    It was also fun to see Reba acting with Melissa Peterman again and the inclusion of her real life boyfriend , Rex Linn.
    8howdy2

    Really Enjoyed This

    Like other reviewers, I certainly hope there will be more Hammer movies or a series to enjoy. There certainly are more story angles to explore; the father, Cartwell & his solar venture, plus his Silicon Valley history,Kim's sister & her history and of course, her office staff. I thought the story was well-written & well-told. The scenery was a treat and the story line good. Surely, the Honorable Kim Wanker, whose career inspired this movie, has more experiences to explore. And, what a cherry atop the sundae to be treated to Reba's excellent voice in the final scene. Please, Lifetime, give us more Kim Wheeler.
    10zbsharp

    Great movie, I hope there are more

    This was a fabulous movie. I loved the down home country expressions and story lines. Watching the movie made me look up more information and I found that the movie is based on a real traveling judge who covers this territory. Between the judge's new appointment as a judge, as well as Judge Wheeler's history with that territory, this movie was quite interesting.

    I don't want to say too much about the story lines because I don't want to give anything away, but, when the movie was over, it made me wish this was a series rather than a movie. I hope they make more! (If they do make more movies, please do Reba's hair differently.)

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    • Trivia
      This movie reunites Reba with Melissa Peterman (Barbara Jean/BJ) from Reba (2001) and features Reba's significant other, Rex Linn.
    • Goofs
      The movie is set in Nevada, but the Hotel Coldwater is located in British Columbia. The Canadian flag flies on the roof in the shots where Judge Wheeler is making breakfast in the parking lot.

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Apple TV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Reba McEntire's the Hammer
    • Filming locations
      • Merritt, British Columbia, Canada(Coldwater Hotel)
    • Production companies
      • Cartel Pictures
      • Great Point Media
      • Pahrump Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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